A construction firm has been found guilty of serious health and safety breaches and fined hundreds of thousands of pounds after a contractor sustained a serious, life-changing injury.
HSE to investigate ‘Black Friday’ safety concerns
MPs and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have voiced concerns over the wellbeing of UK logistics workers during ‘Black Friday’ promotions.
Man awarded £5 million in case of clinical negligence
The High Court has awarded a man a £5 million compensation package after losing his memory in hospital, it has been reported.
Dangerous overcrowding and “mass panic” incite health and safety investigation on Southern Rail network
Dangerous overcrowding and “mass panic in crowds” on the Southern Rail network have sparked a health and safety inquiry, the Association of British Commuters (ABC) has announced.
Firms ordered to pay £214k after HSE investigation
A UK borehole drilling company and site owner have been ordered to collectively pay more than £214,000 over health and safety failings which led to an employee sustaining “life-changing injuries”.